[HIGHLIGHTS] Sick leave and continued payment of wages: The employer continues to pay for six weeks – and then?

In Germany, the employer pays the full salary – for up to six weeks. After that, the sickness benefit takes effect.

The employee must register with his health insurance company and apply for sickness benefit. The employer has the right to doubt a certificate – even if this is not easy. After continued payment of wages and sick pay, employees have the opportunity to return to work. This can take the form of part-time work or gradual reintegration. This article was created with the help of the company's state of health.